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Murdaugh’s New Trial Hinges on Jury Tampering | Charleston News
Alex Murdaugh returns to court for a pivotal pretrial hearing as his murder trial for the deaths of his wife and son faces major upheaval after the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled the original trial was flawed — citing jury tampering by former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill. The judge has granted Murdaugh more leniency, allowing him to appear without handcuffs or prison uniform, while his defense pushes to move the trial to Charleston — pending approval. With the case now in flux and new legal battles brewing, today’s 10 AM hearing could set the stage for a dramatically altered path…
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